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The Kansas City Royals agreed to one-year contracts with multiple players on Thursday, avoiding arbitration.

Grant funds related to the COVID-19 pandemic that were spent on long-term, recurring expenses has led to massive financial woes for the Taylor School District, prompting officials to announce the closure and consolidation of certain schools.

The Royals and right-hander Brady Singer agreed to a $4.85 million, one-year contract Thursday, and fellow pitchers Nick Anderson, Carlos Hernández and Kyle Wright also agreed to deals that kept Kansas City from going to arbitration this year.

No need for an arbiter this year.

Thursday's arbitration-related deadlines were close at hand, but the KC Royals and four players managed to get things done.

Grant funds related to the COVID-19 pandemic that were spent on long-term, recurring expenses has led to massive financial woes for the Taylor School District, prompting officials to announce the closure and consolidation of certain schools.

The KC Royals and four arbitration-eligible players haven't reached salary agreements yet. They don't have much time left to do so.

With about six weeks to go until the start of spring training, let's take stock of how much each team has improved its roster.

With the Atlanta Braves dealing for Chris Sale, it removes them from the equation from potentially pursuing another star pitcher this offseason. Hopefully, Alex Anthopoulos' gamble pays off for them...

Adding free agents Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha to emerging LHP Cole Ragans gives the Royals the makings of a solid rotation, while Bobby Witt Jr. is a budding superstar.